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Technical UI Designer - 12 Month Contract

Keywords Studios šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ Daresbury, Halton, England, United Kingdom

Hybrid Contract Mid-level

Implement UI features including 2D/3D layouts, HUDs, and menu flows using visual programming languages. Collaborate with engineers and artists to ensure interfaces scale across platforms and maintain high performance without frame drops.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the team to structure, plan, estimate, and implement features that align with the game's goals, accessibility, and technical standards
  • Work with engineers, scripters, UX designers, and UI artists to implement UI features such as 2D and 3D layouts, menu logical flows, animations, AR, HUDs, and more
  • Use visual programming language to implement UI logic such as Python, Javascript or C++
  • Improve implementation based on feedback, design requirements, art, and creative direction
  • Ensuring interfaces scale correctly across different platforms screen resolutions and perform without frame drops

Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional game development experience working with game engines
  • Implemented UI screens, widgets, logic, and data flows in collaboration with other game disciplines
  • Experience in rapid prototyping to test the feasibility of concepts
  • Experience polishing features to AAA quality and maintaining them throughout the production cycle
  • Experience with other UI systems such as Unity UI, Unreal UI, ImGui, WPF, or Qt

Benefits

  • 22 days holiday +3 Festive Studio Closure + Bank Holidays
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Private Medical Insurance Scheme - BUPA
  • Anti-crunch ethos - a professional, fun and supportive working environment
  • Free Parking
  • Company Socials, Monthly Lunches + Annual d3t Events
  • Breakout Areas - filled with perks such as games, BBQ area, complimentary snacks to suit all dietary preferences etc

Key Skills

UI/UX design Game development Game engines Visual programming language Python Javascript C++ Unity UI Unreal UI ImGui WPF Qt Rapid prototyping Agile Scrum Design Thinking User-Centered Design User Research Usability Testing A/B Testing Wireframing Design Systems Cross-functional Collaboration Leadership Communication Mentoring

About Keywords Studios

We work behind the scenes with game developers, publishers, and entertainment companies to bring their ideas to life and keep them running smoothly. From game development and art production to audio services, localization, game testing, community support, and marketing, we’re the partner you call when you need extra hands (or brains). We are 13,000 people worldwide. Tech-savvy, AI-aware, and deeply invested in R&D. We’re adaptable, collaborative, and used to plugging into diverse teams and pipelines. Many of us grew up with games, animation, and film. We’re fans first, and that shows in how we work: with care, respect, accessibility, and safety in mind. Whether it’s building innovative experiences, meeting tight deadlines, or preserving creative vision across every language and culture, our services and proprietary tools integrate seamlessly with your team at any stage of the product life cycle. We don’t always make the headlines, but we help others get there. Among our clients: T

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